On Linux, ensure scripts in /etc/vmware-tools/ are executable ( chmod +x ).
The plugin registration in the Managed Object Browser (MOB) contains a hostname that vCenter cannot resolve via DNS. vmware error ing script plugin
Use the UnregisterExtension method, paste the key, and click . 4. Check VMware Tools (VM Guest Errors) paste the key
If the error occurs specifically when running scripts inside a Virtual Machine (e.g., "VMware Tools script did not run successfully"): vmware error ing script plugin
Ping the FQDN mentioned in the error from the vCenter command line.